Address: 3 Canfield Crossing, Norwalk, CT
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 7
Square feet: 6,666
Price: $5,200,000
Shoulders drop and tensions melt away as you cross the threshold of this six-bedroom waterfront retreat tucked away among the inlets of Long Island Sound on the coast of Norwalk, CT. “The home has an elevated coastal aesthetic — refined, airy, and deeply connected to the water,” says listing agent Carly Woodard, global real estate advisor at William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty’s Westport, CT, office. “It feels sophisticated without being formal, with clean architectural lines, warm natural textures, and beautifully considered finishes that allow the views and natural light to take center stage.”
The house, built in 2003, was renovated in 2024. The renovation was designed by architect Patrick Crocco and executed by Long Neck Builders. “You can feel their work in the way the home was opened up to the water while still maintaining a strong sense of structure and craftsmanship,” says Woodard. “The renovation feels thoughtful rather than trendy.”
The grand entrance draws guests in with natural light and clear sightlines to the backyard. In the great room, a natural stone fireplace defines the living room and NanaWall doors open accordion style to the back patio to create true indoor/outdoor living and let in waterfront breezes.
A bright and airy kitchen feels elegant and coastal. It is also designed for serious hosting, with two sinks, including a galley sink, state-of-the-art Thermador appliances, two dishwashers, refrigerator drawers, two wine fridges, and an extra-wide pass-through between the island and counters. “My favorite spot is the breakfast nook,” says Woodard. “It’s surrounded by glass and feels almost as if you’re floating above the water. It captures the essence of the home—calm, light-filled and completely connected to the views.
An elevator takes you to the other levels of this four-floor home. On the second floor is an oversized primary suite overlooking the water and three en suite bedrooms, while the third floor and garden level offer additional space for extended guests.
Outside, the tiered patio has space for dining, sitting by the outdoor fireplace, or lounging by the in-ground heated gunite pool. There is also an emotional quality to the house that listing sheets can’t capture, notes Woodard. “I think people will be surprised by how dynamic the view feels in person,” she says. “It is not a static water view. It moves and changes every time you look, from the shifting tides and birds overhead to the wind through the trees and golfers in the distance. There is a constant connection to nature that makes the home feel incredibly peaceful and alive.”
Beyond the views, the home offers enviable proximity to daily conveniences and entertainment. The location, tucked into the cove, makes the property particularly rare, says Woodard. “It offers the beauty and movement of the water while feeling sheltered from the harsher elements that can come with open exposure,” she adds. Being part of the private Shorehaven gated community, homeowners have access to golf, paddle tennis, a park, pool, recreation facilities and Marvin Beach. “It’s rare to find waterfront property with this level of privacy, protection and scale,” says Woodard. “You feel as though you’re in your own secluded waterfront oasis, yet the moment you pull out of the gates, you’re just minutes from the restaurants, beaches and cultural destinations that make Norwalk, Westport and Rowayton so special.”
CONTACT:
Carly Woodard
Global Real Estate Advisor
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty
Westport, CT
917-575-3416, cwoodard@wpsir.com
Photography Credit: Kyle Norton
